I Have A Sword

Chapter 1034: A Visit Home

Standing before the Tianxing Life Tree, Ye Guan's face darkened. A nagging feeling crept into his mind; something was amiss. Just as he prepared to force his way into the tree, the tree trembled softly, and Yi Nian emerged from it.

Ye Guan hurried over, grabbing her hand with concern. "How was it?"

Yi Nian casually pulled out a skewer of candied hawthorn. She licked it leisurely before flashing a smile. "It went well."

Ye Guan studied her carefully. Jing An and Zhan Qing also cast a curious gaze at her.

Noticing their gaze, Yi Nian touched her face, and a look of confusion spread across her features. "Is something wrong?"

"Yi Nian, what trial did you receive?" asked Ye Guan.

"I encountered the Founding Ancestor amidst a starry region."

"And then?"

Yi Nian shook her head. "That's about it. But I do feel my strength has surged immensely."

She clenched her small fist, and a terrifying aura erupted from it.

Jing An's eyes sparkled. "The Supreme Realm."

Yi Nian grinned. "That's right."

Ye Guan smiled as well. Yi Nian's Supreme Realm wasn't like any other. With her mastery of spacetime, she could be considered the strongest fruit in the Tianxing Civilization.

A gut feeling told Ye Guan that something was off, but he chose not to pursue it further. Instead, he asked, "Yi Nian, Jing An, what are your plans for the Tianxing Civilization?"

The two ladies turned to Zhan Qing.

Zhan Qing said, "Yi Nian, from now on, you are the Chief Enforcement Officer of the Tianxing Civilization."

Jing An, not wanting to be left out, quickly chimed in, "What about me?"

Zhan Qing glanced at her, a playful smile dancing on her lips. "What do you want?"

Jing An hesitated for a moment. "The Tianxing Ruler..."

Zhan Qing's laughter filled the air.

Walking over to Jing An, Zhan Qing gently ruffled her hair and smiled warmly. "Sure."

"Really? I can do that?" Jing An's eyes widened in disbelief.

"You can."

Excited, Jing An turned and kissed someone in elation.

"Ah!" Yi Nian quickly pushed her away. "You kissed the wrong person! Don't get carried away!"

Jing An had ended up kissing Ye Guan...

Jing An was so excited that she had confused her position relative to Yi Nian and Ye Guan. Realizing her mistake, her cheeks flushed bright red, but she quickly regained her composure and looked at Zhan Qing. "Am I really the Tianxing Ruler now?"

Zhan Qing extended her hand, and a seal slowly floated before Jing An.

The Tianxing Seal.

Jing An instinctively reached for it, but her hand froze in mid-air. Gazing at the seal that hovered just inches from her grasp, she fell silent.

Zhan Qing asked, "What's wrong? Feeling the pressure?"

Jing An nodded. She had always dreamed of becoming the Tianxing Ruler, but now that the opportunity was before her, she suddenly realized the weight of that position.

Zhan Qing placed the Tianxing Seal in Jing An's hand. "Pressure leads to motivation. I believe that you and Yi Nian will guide the Tianxing Civilization back to its peak."

Zhan Qing understood that for the Tianxing Civilization to rise again, it would need to rely on Ye Guan. Yi Nian was his woman, and Jing An was his close friend. Entrusting these two to lead Tianxing would tie the civilization's fate to Ye Guan's.

After a moment of silence, Jing An grabbed the Tianxing Seal. She looked to Zhan Qing with resolve. "Yi Nian and I will restore the Tianxing Civilization to its former glory."

Zhan Qing nodded. "I trust you. Many departments in the Tianxing Civilization still need rebuilding. Go select some talent to help you reorganize things."

Yi Nian and Jing An walked away, both bubbling with excitement.

After all, they now held official titles.

Watching the two leave, Ye Guan and Zhan Qing exchanged amused glances.

Suddenly, Ye Guan asked, "Lady Zhan Qing, what about you? Now that you're stepping down, what are your plans?"

Zhan Qing pondered for a moment. "I'd like to travel and explore for a while, but I'll need to keep an eye on them for a bit."

Ye Guan nodded. Although the two young ladies were brimming with enthusiasm, they were still young. The Tianxing Civilization would need a steady hand to guide it.

Zhan Qing turned to him. "And you?"

"Me?"

"Yes, what's next for you?"

Ye Guan chuckled. "I plan to focus on training."

"And then wait for the Devourer Civilization?"

"No, I want to go home."

Home. The Guanxuan Universe. Ye Guan realized how much he had been missing his home. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Zhan Qing nodded thoughtfully. "Until we meet again, then."

Ye Guan said, "The Tianxing Life Tree and the Reincarnation Stone. They're from another civilization, right?"

"Yes, I'm not sure which one. The tree was gravely wounded at the time, and it lost its memories."

Ye Guan smirked. "Lost, or perhaps it doesn't want to remember?"

"I wouldn't know."

With a final glance at the tree, Ye Guan said, "Until we meet again."

After leaving, Zhan Qing led the remaining members of the Tianxing Civilization back to the Tianxing Divine World. She still had a civilization to rebuild.

Although Yi Nian hated to part with Ye Guan, she knew her responsibilities and returned with the rest. As the Chief Enforcement Officer, she had a lot of work ahead of her. First on her list was to rebuild the Hall of Enforcement.

After bidding farewell to Yi Nian and Jing An, Ye Guan set off for the Guanxuan Universe.

Ye Guan streaked across a starry region on his sword. "Master Pagoda, how long has it been since I've gone home?"

Little Pagoda responded, "Why ask?"

Ye Guan spoke softly, "A long time ago, I thought the Guanxuan Universe was all there was. Then I realized, in the grand scheme of things, the Guanxuan Universe is no more than a speck of dust."

"That's perfectly normal. The people of the Milky Way used to think that way... but they sure had it rough."

Ye Guan raised an eyebrow. "How so?"

"The people of the Milky Way never had time to contemplate the vastness of the vast expanse. They spend their entire lives working, struggling to make ends meet. Some can't even afford to marry. How could they have time to ponder about the vast expanse?" Little Pagoda remarked, "And that's why I'm worried about you, kid."

Ye Guan asked, "Afraid I'll follow in my father's footsteps?"

"You already are following his footsteps. Haven't you noticed?"

Ye Guan fell silent.

Little Pagoda pressed on. "You're working hard, but like your father, your enemies are always stronger than you. Right now, you're strong enough that only Fu Wu and Jing Chu could best you in Tier Five civilizations.

"However, your enemies are already from Tier Six civilizations."

Ye Guan closed his eyes. "Master Pagoda, we need to change that."

"Yes, or you'll become the next King of Relying on Others."

Ye Guan chuckled. "I've figured it out."

"Figured what out?"

Ye Guan's eyes twinkled with a hint of mischief. "I'll go against the Dao."

Little Pagoda was puzzled. "What do you mean by going against the Dao?"

Ye Guan didn't answer. Instead, he slashed through spacetime using the Qingxuan Sword and returned to the Guanxuan Universe Region.

***

Thanks to Ye Guan's relentless expansion efforts, the Guanxuan Academy was now a household name across multiple universe regions.

To say that a single stomp from the Academy Master of the Guanxuan Academy would send shockwaves through numerous universes was no exaggeration.

Ye Guan was walking down the lively streets of Little Guan City. Due to the academy's rapid expansion, clans from many universe regions flocked to settle in the city.

The city had undergone several major expansions, growing to over ten times its original size.

Above the city, ships sailed through the skies. On the ground, nearly ten million teleportation arrays connected the city to distant universe regions.

Initially, the influx of new forces had led to some disruptions, but when elites from the Ascension World came to maintain order, no one dared to stir trouble again.

As Ye Guan walked down the broad streets, which were nearly a hundred meters wide, he looked around the place. Both sides of the street were lined with intricately designed high-rises and bustling with merchants selling all sorts of goods.

The air was filled with the vibrant humming of trade and conversation.

Watching the bustling crowd and the vibrant energy of the city, a smile played across Ye Guan's lips. He continued his stroll, and not long after, he spotted a group of young cultivators clad in golden armor marching toward him.

They were the Guanxuan Guards—the enforcers of law and order in the city.

There were only thirty of them, but their auras were striking. They walked steady and confident steps, drawing everyone's attention.

Many onlookers, especially the young people, gazed at the guards with open admiration.

A man standing beside Ye Guan sighed with envy. "The Guanxuan Guards! I wonder if I can join them in this lifetime."

Ye Guan turned to see a young man, probably in his twenties, dressed in a simple yet neat robe with a sword in his hand.

With a friendly smile, Ye Guan remarked, "It's always possible!"

The young man shook his head, a wry smile tugging at his lips. "No, it's not."

Ye Guan raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued. "Why do you say that?"

The young man glanced at Ye Guan with eyes full of surprise. "Where are you from?"

"Nanzhou," Ye Guan replied.

The young man's eyes widened. "Nanzhou? The Academy Master's birthplace?"

Ye Guan nodded. "That's right."

The young man cast an intrigued look at Ye Guan before chuckling. "You look a bit unfamiliar."

Ye Guan chuckled softly. "Brother, why do you think joining the Guanxuan Guards is impossible?"

The young man laughed bitterly. "Only one in a hundred thousand gets selected for the Guanxuan Guards. It's not enough to just have talent—you also need connections."

Ye Guan's brows furrowed slightly. "Connections?"

The young man nodded with a sigh. "Yes. The benefits of being a Guanxuan Guard are unbelievably good, so countless people are always trying to get in.

"The big clans fight fiercely for those positions. If you're just an ordinary person, no matter how talented you are, there's no way you'll get one of the spots unless you have a mighty backer. To put it bluntly, those thirty spots are already filled before anyone can even apply."